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Environmental GIS Technician

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted a day ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Manchester-based design and environmental consultancy is seeking a GIS Technician to support various internal teams, including Arboriculture, Ecology, and Landscape Planning.
  • The role involves using ArcGIS and QGIS for ecological and arboricultural mapping, spatial data management, and supporting Environmental Impact Assessment projects.
  • Candidates should have proven experience as a GIS Technician, a relevant degree, and excellent communication skills, with experience in environmental projects being ideal.
  • The position offers a salary range of £25,000 - £35,000, depending on experience, along with 23 days of annual leave and other benefits.
  • The company promotes a close-knit, family-like atmosphere and is expanding due to continuous growth.

Your new companyA Manchester based design and environmental consultancy that operates UK wide, they specialize in architecture, urban design, landscape planning, GIS, arboriculture and ecology. Their projects range across commercial, education, healthcare, residential, leisure, infrastructure and retail.A close-knit organisation with a family feel, looking to expand due to continuous growth.Your new roleAs a GIS Technician, you will use ArcGIS and QGIS to support various internal teams, predominantly Arboriculture, Ecology, Landscape Planning and Biodiversity. You will be split between working from home and office days in the Manchester office.Main duties include:

  • Ecological Mapping and Analysis (including Habitat and BNG mapping)
  • Arboricultural Mapping and Analysis (including BS5837 and Visual Tree Assessment maps)
  • Spatial Data Management
  • Examining the connectivity within networks, such as roads, rivers, power lines etc
  • Support the wider team on EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) projects

What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven experience as a GIS Technician
  • A relevant degree
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with GIS on environmental projects (ideal)

What you'll get in return

  • £25,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)
  • 23 days annual leave
  • Excellent experience in a close-knit team
  • Free eye tests
  • Cycle to work scheme

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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